Cricket News

Cricket's referral system gets a thumbs down from Bird

Former umpire Dickie Bird believes the International Cricket Council (ICC) has made a serious mistake by introducing the referral system.8:07 PM on December 07

Benson's leave had nothing to do with referral system: ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Monday refuted reports that England umpire Mark Benson, who flew back home midway the second Test between Australia and Pakistan, was genuinely ill and not exasperated at Test cricket's torturous new decision referral system.8:01 PM on December 07

Yousuf wants team to improve fielding

An emphatic victory against New Zealand in the second cricket Test has boosted the confidence of new Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf but the senior batsman wants a massive improvement in his team's fielding.6:04 PM on December 07

Australian media attacks BCCI for killing Test cricket

In a scathing attack on the Indian cricket board, Australian media Monday said the financially strong Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is doing every bit to kill Test cricket even as their team has taken the top spot in the traditional format.6:03 PM on December 07

Gul, Aamer engage in scuffle?

Controversy seems to have struck Pakistan cricket again following sensational reports that pacers Umar Gul and Mohammad Aamer got engaged in a scuffle after the second Test against New Zealand ended in Wellington Sunday.6:02 PM on December 07

Modi loses RCA election; Joshi is new president

Union minister C.P. Joshi Monday defeated Indian cricket board vice-president Lalit Modi in a much-talked-about election for the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) president.6:00 PM on December 07

Lok Sabha hails Indian cricket team

The Lok Sabha Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for becoming the world's number one Test squad and for an 'emphatic victory' over Sri Lanka in the Mumbai Test.4:05 PM on December 07

Lok Sabha congratulates Indian cricket team

The Lok Sabha Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team for becoming the world's number one Test squad and for registering an 'emphatic victory' over Sri Lanka in the Mumbai Test.4:05 PM on December 07

Unruly scenes at RCA polls as Modi takes on Joshi

Unruly scenes were witnessed at Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections here Monday as supporters of former president Lalit Modi and union minister C.P. Joshi clashed with each other.4:01 PM on December 07

ICC discusses Pakistan's FTP commitments

A task team of International Cricket Council discussed strategies and possible solutions to assist the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in meeting its commitments under the Future Tours Programmes, an ICC statement said Sunday.10:02 PM on December 06

BCCI announces cash awards for Indian cricket team

The players of the victorious Indian cricket team will be awarded Rs.25 lakh (Rs.2.5 million) each for 2-0 series win against Sri Lanka and becoming the No.1 Test team in the world, cricket board said Sunday.10:00 PM on December 06

Menaria to lead India in U-19 cricket World Cup

Rajasthan's Ashok Menaria will lead the India under-19 cricket team in the 2010 World Cup, being held in New Zealand from Jan 15-30.8:00 PM on December 06

Captain Dhoni earns a rare distinction

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni Sunday became the second captain in the 132-year history of Test cricket not to have lost a Test match in his first 10 games.6:00 PM on December 06

India demolish Sri Lanka to become No.1 Test team

India became the No.1 Test team with an emphatic 2-0 series win after they demolished Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in the third and the final cricket Test at the Brabourne Stadium here Sunday.2:01 PM on December 06

It is one of the best Indian teams ever: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar said the current team that rose to become the No. one Test side in world cricket after an emphatic 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka Sunday is one of the best Indian side ever.2:01 PM on December 06